In the set of cherished family photos, Eilidh is seen as a toddler and as a bright-eyed teenager with her whole life ahead of her. The music lover and keen piper is also pictured holding a trophy gained from a pipe band competition.

A beautiful picture of a the sun shining on a smiling and happy Eilidh MacLeod (Image: Collect)

A moving statement released by Mr and Mrs MacLeod says: "Eilidh MacLeod was our beautiful, intelligent, popular and talented daughter as well as a loving sister and we are at a loss without her.

"Eilidh loved nothing more than spending time with those she loved, both family and friends alike. She loved socialising whether through social media or spending time with them down on the beaches of both Barra and Vatersay.

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"Her love of music was unsurpassed and she enjoyed her time playing, travelling and competing in the Pipe Bands immensely."

The heartbroken couple also thanked emergency services and well-wishers for their support.

They wrote: "We would like to thank the Emergency Services who did everything in their power to help following the explosion. Sincere thanks also go to all who have supported us through this terrible time including the people of Manchester, Scotland and well-wishers worldwide.

Eilidh MacLeod had her whole life ahead of her (Image: Collect)

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"Specific thanks to all those in our Western Isles communities and, in particular, our home islands of Barra and Vatersay for everything they have done and continue to do for us.

"Messages and tributes to our Eilidh by her friends have given us great comfort and we wish to thank you all. The offers of help and support have been truly overwhelming and greatly appreciated."

Speaking of Eilidh's friend Laura McIntyre, who had travelled to Manchester to attend the Ariana Grande concert with their daughter and is currently in intensive care, the couple said: "Eilidh and Laura were so excited about going to the concert together but what should have been the perfect ending to a fantastic trip ended so tragically.

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"We continue to have Laura and her family in our thoughts and pray that she makes a full recovery. As a family, we would also like to offer our support and condolences to all the other innocent victims who have been needlessly killed in this attack."